The IEP emphasizes the establishment and development of a system of rules for European governance (structure, institutions and EU treaty reforms). Current reform debates, especially those regarding treaty reforms and long-term trends of European Integration, are analysed and evaluated by interdisciplinary means and from many different perspectives.
Differentiation has become the new normal in the European Union (EU) and one of the most crucial matters in defining its future. A certain degree of differentiation has always been part of the European integration project since its early days. …
The EUritage project celebrates the 30th anniversary of Central European democratic revolutions as well as the 15th anniversary of their accession to the European Union. These historical events now belong to our common European heritage. They unite European citizens …
The Conference on the Future of Europe opens a window of opportunity to achieve reforms to strengthen EU-level democracy. In order to seize this opportunity, concrete reform proposals are needed. They have to advance the tried and tested path of …
Young agenda-setters for Europe
Protests against climate change and attacks on the freedom of expression in the age of digitization, or the promotion of the EU project countering rising populism and nationalism – young EU citizens increasingly set the agenda …
The ninth direct elections to the European Parliament were held in the member states of the European Union from 23 to 26 May 2019. In the run-up to the elections, topics such as the Brexit and the Europe-wide rise of …
The next European elections in May 2019 will be held in the context of rising populism, protectionism and nationalistic tendencies in Europe. Furthermore, since the first direct Parliament elections 40 years ago, the constantly decreasing turnouts in the European Elections …
Euroscepticism, democratic deficit and low electoral turnout are affecting all EU countries. Across the EU, we are witnessing extensive protests or forms of active citizenship, ranging from pro rule of law protests in Romania and Bulgaria, recent anti-populism and pro EU in Germany or anti-austerity movements in Greece. In this context, how can we use most of these civic manifestations to debate the future of the EU? These movements require special attention for a proper understanding of the values their supporters stand for.